Author Archives: Andreas Moser
FAQ on the Untätigkeitsklage for German Citizenship
I never thought that so many people would ask me to write about the Untätigkeitsklage, an obscure type of lawsuit contained in the German Rules of Administrative Court Proceedings. Honestly, I would much rather write about my quest for the … Continue reading
FAQ on German Citizenship Law – updated 2024
I am a German lawyer, specializing in German citizenship law. These FAQ are supposed to give you an overview of the basic principles governing this area of law, so you can decide whether a paid consultation is worth it. Before … Continue reading
Espionage as Exceptional Integration
As a citizenship lawyer, I am not very fond of clauses in the law that allow naturalization under exceptional circumstances. Far too many people think of themselves as very special, and I have to spend a large part of my … Continue reading
What is it with American Clients and their Nazi Obsession?
I really like to help the victims of Nazi persecution. Or rather their descendants, considering that most people who survived that horror have passed away since. My main focus is on the restitution of German citizenship to those whose ancestors … Continue reading
The Sad Life of a Superlawyer
Criss-crossing the country, from court to court, from case to case, from client to client. At night you find yourself in yet another hotel, going to bed early, because there is nothing else to do. And when you turn on … Continue reading
Wrocław – First Impression
Only a few short years ago, when I was still young, I could easily sit on a train for 27 hours without getting off once. And shortly thereafter, I did the same again. And then for an incredible 38 hours. … Continue reading
Wannsee
Zur deutschen Fassung. Once again, I am on the train from the capital of culture to the capital of politics, from Chemnitz to Berlin. As I make this journey rather frequently, and because the Deutschlandticket limits me to local and … Continue reading
Yay, I am in Timbuktu!
Zur deutschen Fassung. Do you know that feeling? There are places, cities and countries you have always wanted to visit, although you hardly know anything about them. The desire can be traced back to infancy, probably to some comic books … Continue reading
Password Swordfish
If you have ever been on the internet, you probably have plenty of passwords. Sometimes, the web pages prompt us to change them, and then, if we don’t use them on a daily basis, we forget about them and are … Continue reading
